Central YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

This qualification is available in the context of Gym for candidates wishing to work in the health and fitness industry.

Candidates will learn:

• Exercise and fitness knowledge covering:
  -bones and joints
  -muscles and muscle actions
  -cardiovascular and respiratory components of fitness
  -principles of training
• How to plan and teach safe and effective exercise sessions
• The principles of training
• How to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels
• How to use a range of teaching skills
• The body’s systems and its response to exercise
• Health and safety factors
• How to motivate and support clients

The course will begin in April 2010 and run once a week (Wednesday evening 6pm - 9pm) for 10 weeks. There will also be 2 or 3 Practical Assessment days, these are usually held on a Saturday or Sunday.

As we off ther the course at such a good rate, you are advised to book early to gaurantee a place